Category Archives: Paleo Friendly
Personal chef service – giving a hostess two weeks off!
Request: 8 meals, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, half vegetarian, with multiple allergen/intolerance factors in addition to that…food for house guests so the hostess can take a break and everyone can have food to enjoy together. No problem! Menu: Lentil Shepherds Pie, Allergen free/vegan chili, Mujadarah, Basil salmon with garlic roasted red potatoes, Cheese/Nut [...]
Healthify Me! “Healthified” Hot turkey sandwiches
When I asked on Facebook for family, friends and fans to let me know what recipes they would like “healthified” this was one of the requests, and a great one! Hot turkey sandwiches were the first leftover turkey meal my parents would make for us growing up. It was so good and comforting, the bread [...]
Keep this on hand….Kale salad and broccoli slaw
These are two great items to keep on hand for quick omelets! This is one of my favorite lunches. Saute a handful of each, whisk in a couple of eggs, top with cheese if you want and voila! Today I was busy so I ate just a pear and a bit of cheese for lunch, so [...]
Albondigas – Mexican Meatball Soup
This is a light, healthy and easy soup! It can be made with brown rice or made grain-free with chopped pine nuts instead. The flavor is bright and vibrant. I created this recipe because I had ordered Albondigas at Mexican restaurant, really enjoyed it, but wanted to “healthify” it and brighten the flavors more to [...]
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Healthify Me! “Healthified” Chicken Teriyaki
Saying this with little bit of shame….my family LOVES teriyaki chicken. Okay, I love teriyaki chicken. What do I not love? Waking up the following morning not being able to wear a ring or button my pants because I’m retaining water like the sinking Titanic. The amount of sodium in a dish of teriyaki [...]
Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes
These make a delicious, healthy side dish! Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon healthy oil/fat of your choice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pinches kosher/sea salt Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Wash the potatoes well. Cut into 2″ chunks. Place in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a [...]
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Healthify Me! “Healthified” Meatloaf
Meatloaf is such a comfort food! Yum! I set out to create this meatloaf years ago because I loved meatloaf growing up and wanted to continue to enjoy it in a healthier way. My parents both make amazing meatloaf. Very different from each other, but still so good! My dad has a few different types [...]
